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You've Got a Guy here, ready to help you grab tickets and plan a great night out at The Playhouse Theatre in Weston-super-Mare. This historic venue, managed by Parkwood Theatres in partnership with North Somerset Council, offers a versatile program of theatre, music, comedy, and family shows. With a seating capacity of the best available price seats across a flexible configuration, the Playhouse provides intimate sightlines and a welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re catching a classic performance or a contemporary production, we’ve got you covered for tickets, access information, and nearby places to stay and eat.
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The Playhouse Theatre has a storied history dating back to its opening in 1946. After a fire in 1964, the rebuilt complex reopened in 1969 and has since hosted a wide range of performances, including notable premieres such as Houdini—The Musical in 2007. Past stars have included Frankie Howerd, Bob Monkhouse, Ken Dodd, and Cecily Courtneidge, making it a beloved cultural hub on the Somerset coast. Parking in the surrounding streets is limited, with Grove Park nearby offering additional options. Weston-super-Mare train station is about a 15-minute walk from the venue, and bus routes service the area. The Playhouse is adaptable for accessibility and barrier-free entry, ensuring a comfortable night out for all guests.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 664 seats in the auditorium (373 seats if only the stalls level is used).
- Address: The Playhouse Theatre, High Street, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1HP, United Kingdom.
- Venue type: theatre/entertainment venue managed by Parkwood Theatres in partnership with North Somerset Council.
- Accessibility & transit: Weston-Super-Mare train station is about a 15-minute walk away; bus routes serve the area; there is accessible and barrier-free entry.
- Parking: limited on-street parking around the venue; nearest car park options include Grove Park (nearby) with street parking also used by patrons (parking details vary by time).
- Notable history: opened 1946, fire in 1964 leading to a rebuilt structure opened in 1969; hosts a wide range of performances; Houdini—The Musical world première staged in 2007.
- Notable past performers: Frankie Howerd, Bob Monkhouse, Ken Dodd, Cecily Courtneidge.
- Management: Parkwood Theatres has managed The Playhouse since 2011.